The latest Kenshin Kawakami MLB and fantasy baseball news

Free-agent P Kenshin Kawakami (Braves) has a basic agreement in place with the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese League, and a deal will be announced in the next few days. The deal is reportedly for one year at a "low budget."

Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said Tuesday, July 12, that SP Kenshin Kawakami (shoulder) is having more shoulder problems with Double-A Mississippi. "Shoulder irritation" is how Wren described Kawakami's latest ailment.